The DIY Smart Chicken Coop project aims to integrate modern technology into traditional backyard chicken farming, making daily care more efficient and enhancing the overall safety and well-being of the chickens. By utilizing a development board, this project will automate key tasks, provide remote monitoring, and enhance predator protection, offering a streamlined and tech-savvy approach to chicken-keeping.

Key Features:

* ) Automated Coop Door: Use a stepper motor controlled by the development board to automate the opening and closing of the coop door, either on a set schedule or via remote control from a smartphone app.

*) Automated Feeding System: Implement a dual-feeder mechanism using servo motors to automate the feeding process, ensuring that chickens are fed at regular intervals without manual intervention.

*) Predator Detection with Alerts: Integrate an AI camera to detect predators around the coop and send real-time alerts to the owner's smartphone, allowing immediate action to protect the flock.

*) Remote Monitoring: Install WiFi cameras connected to the development board for live video streaming, enabling the owner to monitor the chickens from anywhere via a mobile app.

*) Environmental Monitoring and Control: Utilize sensors (temperature, humidity, light) to monitor conditions inside the coop, and automate ventilation or heating to maintain optimal living conditions for the chickens.

Why This Project?

Innovative Use of Technology: Combines smart home principles with backyard farming to create a modern, efficient chicken-keeping solution.
Practical Application: Addresses common challenges in chicken-keeping such as time-consuming daily chores and predator risks, offering a tech-driven solution.
Customizable and Scalable: Designed to be adaptable for different flock sizes and user needs, making it a versatile project for a wide range of chicken keepers.